2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Optima (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Optima weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Optima (199 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape. 2006 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Optima has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Optima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escape | Optima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
